The Market Street Jass Band performs the best in hot New Orleans style jazz, Dixieland, 1920's tunes and gutbucket blues.
The MSJB has become one of the top event and concert performance bands in the Northwest, and we are proud to be playing New Orleans and traditional jazz for you. If you have an upcoming event or would like us to perform in concert at your venue, please contact us. We will help make your evening a swingin' success!!
And yes, you've probably noticed we sometimes use the antiquated spelling of "jass" in place of "jazz". Until the mid 1920's many jazz bands in New Orleans and across the country used "jass" to describe the music; we like to evoke the period and style our music was originally created in.
The Market Street Jass Band is:
Ansgar Duemchen, cornet, vocals--bandleader and founding member, Ansgar has performed traditional jazz in Europe and the United States for over 25 years. He is a true master of the idiom and a virtuoso on his instrument. Ansgar's brilliant tone is reminiscent of Bix Beiderbecke yet he can growl the blues with the best of them.
John Mascorella, trombone--a seasoned veteran, performing over 40 years in top jazz ensembles throughout the Unites States. John has a sweet tone and gutbucket style on the slide trombone that makes the New Orleans polyphony sing.
Jim DeJoie, clarinet--Jim is one of the top reed players in the Pacific Northwest and a consummate jazz musician. He contributes a bluesy and swingin' sound to the band.
John Bigelow, tuba--John is a true pro and grand master of trad jazz tuba, with 60 years experience performing Dixieland all over the country. John is 83 going on 26....
Tim Sherman, banjo--the rhythm man on the plectrum banjo, Tim has over 35 years experience as one of the west coast's top blues and trad players.
Bob Merrihew, drums--trad jazz trap drumming is an art form. Bob is a master at the style, infusing Baby Dodds' legendary style with New Orleans second line rhythms. A unique and talented professional, Mr. Merrihew is...
The MSJB has become one of the top event and concert performance bands in the Northwest, and we are proud to be playing New Orleans and traditional jazz for you. If you have an upcoming event or would like us to perform in concert at your venue, please contact us. We will help make your evening a swingin' success!!
And yes, you've probably noticed we sometimes use the antiquated spelling of "jass" in place of "jazz". Until the mid 1920's many jazz bands in New Orleans and across the country used "jass" to describe the music; we like to evoke the period and style our music was originally created in.
The Market Street Jass Band is:
Ansgar Duemchen, cornet, vocals--bandleader and founding member, Ansgar has performed traditional jazz in Europe and the United States for over 25 years. He is a true master of the idiom and a virtuoso on his instrument. Ansgar's brilliant tone is reminiscent of Bix Beiderbecke yet he can growl the blues with the best of them.
John Mascorella, trombone--a seasoned veteran, performing over 40 years in top jazz ensembles throughout the Unites States. John has a sweet tone and gutbucket style on the slide trombone that makes the New Orleans polyphony sing.
Jim DeJoie, clarinet--Jim is one of the top reed players in the Pacific Northwest and a consummate jazz musician. He contributes a bluesy and swingin' sound to the band.
John Bigelow, tuba--John is a true pro and grand master of trad jazz tuba, with 60 years experience performing Dixieland all over the country. John is 83 going on 26....
Tim Sherman, banjo--the rhythm man on the plectrum banjo, Tim has over 35 years experience as one of the west coast's top blues and trad players.
Bob Merrihew, drums--trad jazz trap drumming is an art form. Bob is a master at the style, infusing Baby Dodds' legendary style with New Orleans second line rhythms. A unique and talented professional, Mr. Merrihew is...